Le Select Snack Bar - Cheeseburger in Paradise
Painting and sculptural relief (shaped panel) • David Wegman
Style & Movement
Contemporary Folk Art / Key West Outsider Art
Medium & Technique
Acrylic and mixed media on hand-carved wood or composite board; features decorative lettering, illustrative layering, and 3D cut-out elements (drooping cheese and 'Snack Bar' header).
Creation Period
2024
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24 x 24 inches; Tondo-style shaped panel with irregular cut-out base.
Subject Description
A whimsical tribute to the famous 'Le Select' original snack bar in St. Barts. The composition features a large, dripping cheeseburger ('Cheeseburger in Paradise'), a pickle slice, and fries against a Caribbean seascape with a schooner and a rainbow. It includes the phrases 'Since 1949' and 'Since 1978' in reference to Jimmy Buffett's song and the establishment's history.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent; newly created with intentional distressing to create a vintage aesthetic.
Estimated Market Value
$1,500 - $3,500
Auction Estimate
$1,000 - $2,500
Provenance History
Acquired directly from the artist or a Key West gallery; signed 'david wegman 24' on the right edge.
Art Historical Significance
David Wegman is a pivotal figure in the Key West and Caribbean art scene, known for his nomadic lifestyle and association with Jimmy Buffett. This piece captures the 'Parrotheads' tropical mythology and the cross-cultural history of St. Barts and the Florida Keys.
Notable Features
Features a distinctive 3D element where the cheese drips past the circular border of the frame; contains a signature with the date along the lower-right curvature.
Condition Issues
None; visible textures and edge wear are stylistic choices inherent to the artist's folk-art technique.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep in a climate-controlled interior environment away from direct UV light to prevent fading of the bright pigments.
Collector Notes
David wegman artist key west